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| Marital Status = Married to Jay Sean | |||
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'''Thara Natalie Prashad''' (born January 16, 1982) also known as '''Thara''', is an |
'''Thara Natalie Prashad''' (born January 16, 1982), also known as '''Thara''', is an American ] singer and ]. Her father is ] while her mother is part ] and part ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Thara Aims High: What can't she do?|author=Jennifer Bisram|publisher=MoraFire|date=Sep–Oct 2009|url=http://www.morafire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=74|access-date=2009-11-02}}{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref><ref> {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Formerly signed to the ] label most known for rapper ]. | ||
==Early life== | |||
She is most known for working with R&B singer ] featuring on the song "Murder" included on Thara's self titled debut album in 2007 and on Jay Sean's second album '']'' in 2008. She was also featured in the video for Sean's "]" on his second album. She collaborated with Sean again on the song "Love Goes", That leaked in January 2010. | |||
Born and raised in ], Thara started singing at 16 and began taking modeling jobs in the hopes of getting closer to the music industry. She landed a ] commercial campaign followed by a Verizon campaign. Shortly after the Verizon commercial, she met Jeremy Skaller, then an up-and-coming producer, who would eventually become a close friend and business partner.<ref name=Tieba>{{cite web|url=http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2529609712 |title=Something About Thara |publisher=baidu.com |date=2013-08-14 |access-date=2013-08-14}}</ref> | |||
==Career== | |||
Thara's album "Thara" was released in Asian in 2007 and featured a duet with American RNB Icon ]. That song "Maybe" and the entire album is on iTunes. | |||
Thara would go on to appear in more music and commercials videos, including Jay Z’s “]” in 2003. From there, she did a commercial for MTV 2 and met La La Vasquez, who was then a VJ for the network. La La introduced Thara to DJ Clue, to whom she gave her demo CD and after listening to it, he had Thara meet with the rest of his team, and then signed her to his label, ]. While working on her debut album, with Jeremy Skaller as the producer, Thara worked with Fabolous, ], ], Rodney Jerkins, and ] among others. In 2007, she released her self-titled debut album ''Thara'', which featured the hits “Jump On” with ], and a duet she co-wrote with John Legend called “Maybe".<ref name=Tieba/> | |||
Following the release of the album, Thara toured throughout Australia, the UK, and Germany, enjoying international success. When she returned to the States, Jeremy Skaller booked her for a show in Miami as the opening act for the British-Asian, R&B/pop sensation ]. The two instantly clicked and their magnetic chemistry as artists led them to collaborate on the single “Murder", and travel across the globe performing the song. "Murder" was also included on Jay Sean's second album '']'' in 2008. She featured in the video for Sean's "]" on his second album. She collaborated with Sean again on the song "Love Goes" that leaked in January 2010.<ref name=Tieba/> | |||
Desert Storm rapper ] used Thara on the song "Ghetto", produced by Scott Storch. "Ghetto" and the album "]" went on to sell over a million copies since its release in 2006. | |||
She was featured with Desert Storm rapper ] on the song "Ghetto", produced by ]. "Ghetto" and the album '']'' went on to sell over a million copies since its release in 2006. | |||
Thara was one of the first South Asian artists to be played on Hot 97 and shares a birthday with RNB legend, ]. | |||
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== Personal life== | ||
She married singer ] in August 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/arts-and-culture/everything-you-need-to-know-about-jay-sean-and-wifeager-tharas-love-story-212382/|title=Everything You Need to Know About Jay Sean and 'Wifeager' Thara's Love Story|last=Singh|first=Subrina|date=2014-12-05|work=India.com|access-date=2018-03-26|language=en}}</ref> Thara gave birth to their daughter, Ayva Loveen Kaur Jhooti, on December 13, 2013. They had a boy named Aaryan on August 15, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/jay-sean-announces-arrival-baby-boy-instagram/|title=Jay Sean announces arrival of baby boy on Instagram|date=2018-08-17|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-29}}</ref> | |||
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| title1 = Maybe (Don't Be Afraid) | |||
| note1 = featuring John Legend | |||
| writer1 = John Stephans, Thara, J Skaller, R Larow | |||
| extra1 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length1 = 3:18 | |||
| title2 = Push Up On Me | |||
| note2 = featuring Rupee | |||
| writer2 = Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, ], Eritz Laues, Rupee | |||
| extra2 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length2 = 3:40 | |||
| title3 = Jump On | |||
| note3 = featuring Fatman Scoop | |||
| writer3 = Thara, J Saller, R Larow, M Riddick, Ken lfill, Fat Man Scoop | |||
| extra3 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM and DURO for Chairman of the Boards | |||
| length3 = 3:25 | |||
| title4 = Give It A Chance | |||
| note4 = featuring HIRO | |||
| writer4 = Thara, G Adams, J Skaller, R Larow, K lfill, Justin Murray, Hiro | |||
| extra4 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM and DURO for Chairman of the Boards | |||
| length4 = 4:17 | |||
| title5 = What The Girls Talk About | |||
| note5 = featuring Daytona | |||
| writer5 = Thara, J Skaller, R Larow, Daytona | |||
| extra5 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length5 = 4:48 | |||
| title6 = Can't Be Around You | |||
| writer6 = J Skaller, R Larow, M Riddick | |||
| extra6 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length6 = 3:52 | |||
| title7 = M.U.R.D.E.R | |||
| note7 = featuring Jay Sean | |||
| writer7 = Thara, Jay Sean, Jared Cotter, J Skaller, R Larow | |||
| extra7 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length7 = 3:59 | |||
| title8 = Out Of My System | |||
| writer8 = Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serano, P Smith | |||
| extra8 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length8 = 3:26 | |||
| title9 = Pretty Song | |||
| writer9 = Thara, J Skaller, R Larow | |||
| extra9 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length9 = 3:22 | |||
| title10 = So Sexy | |||
| writer10 = J Skaller, R Larow, Makeba Riddick | |||
| extra10 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length10 = 3:11 | |||
| title11 = Stay | |||
| writer11 = Thara, M Riddick, J Skaller, R Larow, Duro | |||
| extra11 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length11 = 3:29 | |||
| title12 = Tell Me | |||
| writer12 = Thara, J Skaller, R Larow | |||
| extra12 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM and DURO for Chairman of the Boards | |||
| length12 = 4:09 | |||
| title13 = Break My Heart | |||
| writer13 = Edwin Serrano, Eritza Laues, J Skaller, R Larow, Devin Parker | |||
| extra13 = DLP, J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length13 = 3:15 | |||
| title14 = Push Up On Me (Holosound's Push It Remix) | |||
| note14 = featuring Rupee | |||
| writer14 = Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serano, Eritz Laues, Rupee | |||
| extra14 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length14 = 3:38 | |||
| title15 = Push Up On Me (Shlavens And D Iav Sexy Mix) | |||
| note15 = featuring Rupee | |||
| writer15 = Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serano, Eritz Laues, Rupee | |||
| extra15 = J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM | |||
| length15 = 4:04 | |||
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==Discography== | ||
===Studio albums=== | |||
* '']'' (2007) | |||
===Extended plays=== | |||
* ''The H Is Silent'' (2008) | |||
===Other appearances=== | |||
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|"Ghetto" <br/><small>(] featuring Thara)</small> | |||
|2004 | |||
|'']'' | |||
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|"Murder" <br/><small>(] featuring Thara)</small> | |||
|2008 | |||
|'']'' | |||
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==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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==External links== | ||
* on ] | |||
* - South Asian Life style | |||
* MoraFire - July/August 2007 | |||
* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050917230654/http://dancemusic.about.com/library/bb2k4/bldms2k4f.htm |date=2005-09-17 }} about.com | |||
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* {{Myspace|tharasofficialpage}} | |||
* {{Twitter|tharanatalie}} | |||
* - South Asian Life style | |||
* MoraFire - July/August 2007 | |||
* about.com | |||
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American singer-songwriterThara Prashad | |
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Birth name | Thara Natalie Prashad |
Born | (1982-01-16) January 16, 1982 (age 42) New Jersey, United States |
Genres | R&B, Pop, Hip hop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Desert Storm Records |
Thara Natalie Prashad (born January 16, 1982), also known as Thara, is an American R&B singer and model. Her father is Indo-Guyanese while her mother is part Irish and part African-American. Formerly signed to the Desert Storm label most known for rapper Fabolous.
Early life
Born and raised in New Jersey, Thara started singing at 16 and began taking modeling jobs in the hopes of getting closer to the music industry. She landed a Reebok commercial campaign followed by a Verizon campaign. Shortly after the Verizon commercial, she met Jeremy Skaller, then an up-and-coming producer, who would eventually become a close friend and business partner.
Career
Thara would go on to appear in more music and commercials videos, including Jay Z’s “Excuse Me Miss” in 2003. From there, she did a commercial for MTV 2 and met La La Vasquez, who was then a VJ for the network. La La introduced Thara to DJ Clue, to whom she gave her demo CD and after listening to it, he had Thara meet with the rest of his team, and then signed her to his label, Desert Storm. While working on her debut album, with Jeremy Skaller as the producer, Thara worked with Fabolous, John Legend, Kanye West, Rodney Jerkins, and The Neptunes among others. In 2007, she released her self-titled debut album Thara, which featured the hits “Jump On” with Fatman Scoop, and a duet she co-wrote with John Legend called “Maybe".
Following the release of the album, Thara toured throughout Australia, the UK, and Germany, enjoying international success. When she returned to the States, Jeremy Skaller booked her for a show in Miami as the opening act for the British-Asian, R&B/pop sensation Jay Sean. The two instantly clicked and their magnetic chemistry as artists led them to collaborate on the single “Murder", and travel across the globe performing the song. "Murder" was also included on Jay Sean's second album My Own Way in 2008. She featured in the video for Sean's "Stay" on his second album. She collaborated with Sean again on the song "Love Goes" that leaked in January 2010.
She was featured with Desert Storm rapper Fabolous on the song "Ghetto", produced by Scott Storch. "Ghetto" and the album Real Talk went on to sell over a million copies since its release in 2006.
Personal life
She married singer Jay Sean in August 2009. Thara gave birth to their daughter, Ayva Loveen Kaur Jhooti, on December 13, 2013. They had a boy named Aaryan on August 15, 2018.
Discography
Studio albums
- Thara (2007)
Extended plays
- The H Is Silent (2008)
Other appearances
Title | Year | Album |
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"Ghetto" (Fabolous featuring Thara) |
2004 | Real Talk |
"Murder" (Jay Sean featuring Thara) |
2008 | My Own Way |
References
- Jennifer Bisram (Sep–Oct 2009). "Thara Aims High: What can't she do?". MoraFire. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ "Something About Thara". baidu.com. 2013-08-14. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- Singh, Subrina (2014-12-05). "Everything You Need to Know About Jay Sean and 'Wifeager' Thara's Love Story". India.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
- "Jay Sean announces arrival of baby boy on Instagram". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 2018-08-17. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
External links
- Thara Prashad on Myspace
- Thara - Desert Storm's First Lady - South Asian Life style
- Thara Aims High MoraFire - July/August 2007
- Billboard Dance Music Summit 2004 Archived 2005-09-17 at the Wayback Machine about.com
- 1982 births
- Living people
- American people of Guyanese descent
- American women singer-songwriters
- Indo-Guyanese people
- 20th-century African-American women singers
- 20th-century American women singers
- 20th-century American singers
- African-American female models
- American people of Irish descent
- American musicians of Indian descent
- American female models of Indian descent
- American people of Indo-Guyanese descent
- Female models from New Jersey
- Indian people of Irish descent
- 21st-century American singer-songwriters
- 21st-century American women singers
- African-American songwriters
- 21st-century African-American women singers